4 bed Detached

Fox & Co

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£1,250,000

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BR/BA:

4 BR, 1 BA

Location:

Settle, N Yorks

Description:

www.fox-co.co.uk. New to the market due to retirement is thie sale of this well established centre for birds of prey. Extending over 13.5 acres in an idyllic spot in the Yorkshire Dales area. The buiding is made of Yorkshire stone with slate roofs and consist of Reception and retail area, tearoom with kitchen preparation area and toilets. To the first floor there is a function room, managers office and storage room. There is also large residentual accomodation with another retail shop and detached staff lodge, childrens play area, approximately 10 acres(4 hectares) of grazing land. With scope for further expansion or development..

Description

www.fox-co.co.uk. New to the market is this well established world renowned centre for birds of prey. Extending over 13.5 acres in an idyllic spot in the Yorkshire Dales. This unique Falconry centre and conservation centre attracts visitors from all over the UK The main buiding is made of Yorkshire stone with slate roofs and consist of Reception and retail area, tearoom with kitchen preperation area and toilets. To the first floor there is a function room, managers office and storage room. There is also large residential accomodation with another retail shop and detached staff lodge., childrens plat area, approximately 10 acres (4 hectares) of grazing land, with much scope for further expansion or developent.
YORKSHIRE DALES FALCONRY AND CONSERVATION CENTRE
Austwick Nr GiggleswickSettle North YorkshireLA2 8AS

YORKSHIRE DALES FALCONRY AND CONSERVATION CENTRE

INTRODUCTION
Established in 1991 the Yorkshire Dales Falconry and conservation Centre has grown in popularity ever since, to become a prime tourist attraction for holidaymakers and visitors to Yorkshire and Lancashire.

A well established centre for birds of prey set in this idyllic spot in the Yorkshire Dales area. Extending over some 13.5 acres (5.46 hectares), the Falconry centre has visitors from all over the UK and overseas to a unique 'Birds of Prey' experience.

LOCATION
The Yorkshire Dales Falconry Centre is one of the main attractions for holiday makers to the popular Yorkshire Dales; it is prominently situated on the A65 between Skipton (17 miles) and Kendal (28 miles) and located 3 miles to the North-West of Settle.

Settle is within easy reach for day trips from Leeds/Bradford and Greater Manchester, and with the M6(junction 36) being 21 miles to the west and the M65 at Colne, 24 miles to the south, Harrogate, Ilkley, Clitheroe and Lancaster all within an hour's drive of the centre.

Settle also is the renowned commencement point for the famous Settle/Carlisle Railway line and is a highly popular base for walkers and cyclists to the area, with 'the three peaks' of Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Great Wherndale all nearby.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a Falconry Centre day visitor attraction, and includes a tearoom/restaurant, fully equipped lecture theatre, retail shop, children's themed wooden play area, picnic courtyard, staff/manager's accommodation and staff lodge, within approximately 13.5 acres (5.46 hectares).
The majority of the main buildings are constructed in attractive Yorkshire stone with Yorkshire slate roofs, and the property enjoys elevated position and has panoramic views towards the Forest of Bowland and the distinctive peak of Ingleborough Hall.

The property is highly visible from the A65, there's prominent signposting and splayed entrance road with the car park entrance within 20 metres. Existing landscaped car parking areas have a gravelled surface with space for approximately 200 cars and 12 coaches.

MAIN BUIDING

Constructed of Yorkshire stone and slate roofs, the main building is made up of two/three storeys with extensive gravelled area to the front with flagged pathway and space for several picnic tables. The L-shaped building provides the following accommodation -

Ground Floor
Reception (and small retail area
'Mrs Feather's' Tearoom' with 48 covers and servery
Kitchen preparation area and stores
Separate ladies and gents WC's with disabled facilities.

First Floor
Function room holding up to 65 people with display area and stage
Manager's office
Storage room

MANAGERS ACCOMODATION

Ground Floor
Gift shop
Ladies and gents WC's
Dining Hall
Utility area
Lounge

First Floor
External steps leading to room with double doors onto balcony
Galley kitchen

Open Gallery Landing leading to bathroom
Double bedroom
En-suite bathroom/WC
Galley kitchen
Double bedroom/sitting room
Single bedroom

Second Floor
Double attic bedroom with separate shower cubicle, plus separate WC.

To the south of the main building there is an extensive terrace with views across open countryside towards the Forest of Bowland.

BIRD OF PREY
Accommodation/displays
At a lower level than the main buildings there are a series of stone arched unique award-winning 'Bird caves' with gravelled pathway and fencing to side.

There are various bird aviaries of part stone/slate with mesh wiring to front, including specially formed cliff face settings constructed of local stone. There are quarantine, hospital and incubation units, and further barn/avaries for the development of additional bird accommodation. There is a further store/mews room and a timber breeding hut.

The main flying area is used for a wide range of shows, displays and training courses, and there are several rows of bench seating to two sides.

Other Facilities

Henry's Hedgehog Park. Adjoining the main buildings there is a wooden themed children's play area with bark and sponge safety surface and log-style timber equipment.

Staff Lodge. Near the entrance there is a single storey staff lodge of stone/slate construction offering a studio bedroom accommodation.

Grazing Land. There are two fields included with the property, extending to approximately 10 acres, used for grazing purposes.

Services

The property has the benefit of mains electric and spring fed water, with septic tank drainage. Bulk gas is available for the main buildings, aviaries etc.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXATION

The property is shown in the 2000 Valuation List as 'Falconry Centre' with a current rateable value of 6,750
Rates payable in 2001/2001 were 5,825.74

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

Planning permission was granted on 23 January 2001 for the renewal of planning permission 5/49/4/J for 'construction of residential training centre/hotel accommodation, new refreshment facilities and car park extension, use of existing facilities for staff and alterations of external works', subject to various conditions, Whilst an appeal for extension of the retail space within the centre was refused in January 2002, it is considered that the existing consent provides for considerable expansion of the existing facilities, if required.

In addition, there was outline planning permission for a new owners 6 bedroom house, and a separate consent for a two storey extension to the main building.

Further enquiries should be made to the Planning Department, Craven District Council, Granville St, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PS (01756 706440)

TENURE AND TERMS OF SALE

The property is for sale freehold and is for sale as an operational entity. An inventory of trade fixtures, fittings and equipment is to be included in the sale. The current list of birds of prey is included in the sale, but is subject to variation in short notice. Retail, tearoom and fuel stock is to be purchased in addition at valuation (or by agreement) upon completion.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIEWING
This brochure contains outline information on the property and the principal terms of sale.
Seriously interested parties may obtain more details from the sole selling agents, Fox and Co.
Viewing is strictly by appointment only.

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Parking, Patio/Deck, Playground, Storage

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01254 851777

Posted:

April 11 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

01254 851777